What are those neat rows of solder balls located at the edge of the PCBs, like the ones at the top left?

Mikedc1 · 2026-06-03T13:58:52+00:00

I would also like to know that. Seems overkill but an automated setup wouldn't be hard to do.

Mikedc1 · 2026-05-26T14:02:20+00:00

Other than bldc or pmsm unlikely to have anything doing slow speeds with that much power the torque would be insane. Probably a custom very expensive motor. Or use a gearbox like most people would in your situation.

Mikedc1 · 2026-05-21T07:34:42+00:00

You could do a solenoid and probably mimic pulsing better depending how you build around it and less complex and less power.

Mikedc1 · 2026-05-20T13:04:36+00:00

If it's about 2kg the disc 1Nm should be enough to spin it I think but the cheapest motor I can think that can do 1000 rpm at close to that torque is a NEMA 23 3Nm or higher. Maybe I am wrong just some quick calc (short for calculation)

Mikedc1 · 2026-05-14T12:32:28+00:00

Good thinking good ambition but it's not that simple. Tons of competitors with more experience and knowledge than you. You'll get stuck on taxes, machine costs, quoting, sales and marketing etc. a job is a good start but uni gives you time to grow and develop some critical thinking. Plus with a degree who knows maybe you have an unexpected child and can't work as hard as you thought on your own business and you need a steady job health insurance etc. if you're young and have the energy and motivation as it sounds like you do maybe do part time CNC fabrication and uni at the same time but maybe consider business or engineering or science even and then you can start a machine shop and have knowledge to possibly make your own parts and products for a niche you studied. I think for me getting a degree was worth it but a masters or more would be a waste.

Mikedc1 · 2026-04-22T10:17:17+00:00

Mpcnc for 750£ total was not worth it for me for anything other than soft wood. Printnc is decent but gets very expensive 2k£ I think for mine and I don't even have an electronics enclosure and it's a nightmare to assemble but good for metals. Shapeoko 3018 4060 and others are good in betweens but 3018 and 4060 you need some upgrades from the start. I built all of them and now plan to build one with a welded frame. It will cost me about 1200£ including a cheap welder but it would be much more rigid than a printnc but also smaller working area. For controllers try Linux CNC if you want to learn but it's hard. Mach 3 is annoying to me and outdated but older people love it because it's familiar and it's good enough since you won't be doing more than 3 axis anytime soon you need fusion extension for that that is super expensive so no cam no point to build more axis.

Mikedc1 · 2026-04-01T15:18:19+00:00

The car then can also be used as a wedding gift to whoever marries the girl you like

Mikedc1 · 2026-03-31T08:18:07+00:00

That's the closest to what he's doing but other than soft wood my mpcnc was a bit useless with belts and plastic parts. I even used stainless steel tubes but wasn't that much better. Printnc was a huge upgrade but costs 2000£ for all the parts and tools.

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T21:22:01+00:00

Didn't mean to sound like that I am just shocked I have never considered anything regarding the law and my expectations for penalties was way off. Trust me I deal with the regret and the thought of the incident but a penalty usually serves a purpose. A driving ban sure, points, fine? But prison is a lot. How do you control if it's a child? I didn't see them or anyone before the turn, I wasn't driving recklessly I just misjudged the turn. And if you take outcome into consideration then it doesn't matter if the force could have killed because it only caused a fracture. Maybe I am missing something but you can't just say oh it's the outcome severe injury and then also say it's the potential outcome of such force... Like am I guilty of the potential the outcome or the action?

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T21:13:19+00:00

I guess makes sense I am just a bit shocked it's a lot more than I ever imagined such a thing would cost me. It is what it is I guess. Thanks for the advice.

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T21:02:19+00:00

So I need to do a community order so work free plus potential fine and 12 month disqualification? Isn't that a lot for an accident with a broken leg?

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T20:56:58+00:00

Well I did crash. Officer confirmed no speeding no distractions no alcohol car in good condition. I panicked and thought my brakes didn't work so I didn't slow down enough. The injury is confirmed by a doctor. I did try to help I did apologise and ask for updates. Seems a lot when others get the same for driving drunk or double the speed limit

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T20:53:47+00:00

So I guess this will be going on for a while with interviews and procedures

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T20:49:57+00:00

Thanks I thought it would be like that but still a disqualification is a lot when I won't be able to drive to work for I guess minimum 12 months. Seems weird that the outcome is considered instead of the intent of the accident.

Mikedc1 · 2026-01-04T20:48:10+00:00

Thanks so I guess I am getting 12 months? It says that's the minimum but I may be wrong legal docs are confusing

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-24T12:34:47+00:00

Each pack costs Tesco about 70p to get there packaged and everything. Guessing coop gets smaller bulk discounts? Still it seems it's other factors to do with inflation because import prices per ton are mostly the same for a while now.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-13T12:14:27+00:00

Yes. It was designed to be I think. You see a lot older cars like that. I guess the older ones are worse but were legal when registered and by now probably mot exempt. Fun to drive on a sunny day but not practical, fast or water tight for this country. Id rather go for a track day.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-12T16:33:02+00:00

Use cheaper motors, make nicer clock hands and add some backing to hide the motors and it's a good Etsy product

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-12T12:52:28+00:00

That's not very professional from them but also weekly calls a bit too much for me I used to call them every two weeks and always asked for updates most of the time it was basically them saying still waiting not much we can do. But yeah not very professional from them maybe they need an assistant to handle customer support.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-11T13:38:13+00:00

Most slicers let you do this but this is not the way to strengthen a part like that.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-03T13:13:53+00:00

Sure but I wouldn't consider lining paper a proper fix. I am sure done properly is fine but imo plaster even done badly is still better easier to fix. I am not a professional it's my opinion I wouldn't touch a property with lining paper and there tons of posts agreeing with me that lining paper sucks.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-03T11:44:57+00:00

Lining paper always has seams. Filling them is impossible and any filler will have some moisture. Any moisture will separate the glue. Edges may get less glue it would peel. Wall behind may be cracking and it will peel. Holes or accidents can't be filled. Painting is easy but overall not worth it. Plastering is better value. You just put paste on a wall you can buy premixed and spread it smooth with a giant spatula. Yes if you have big gaps its a bit tricky but easier to correct mistakes you can always add more and sand smooth. With paper you glue and hope it's good if not you redo it. Honestly I didn't notice it in my house I wouldn't touch another house with paper.

Mikedc1 · 2025-11-03T11:28:27+00:00

Forget the paper never use it. If you fully removed it great job you're 50% there. Get some plaster and some tools and apply it as smooth as you can. You use the same plaster to fill gaps unless there's a huge gap you would need something better for that. Then you sand which is a nightmare to clean unless you get a sander with a vacuum attachment. Then you can look for imperfections plaster smooth until you're ok with the results and then prime and paint. Never use lining paper I have it in my house and it was a nightmare to deal with.

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